Powell v. All City Insurance

Appeals from orders of the Supreme Court, entered November 13, 1979 and December 12, 1979 in Columbia County, which ordered the case to trial. Respondent had a judgment rendered against her in the sum of $78,000 as the result of an accident involving her automobile. Appellant insured respondent’s vehicle and defended -the suit. The verdict greatly exceeded the policy coverage. Respondent, in January, 1977, commenced the instant action alleging failure of appellant to negotiate in good faith for a settlement of the accident suit. Respondent obtained a trial preference. Thereafter, in August,…